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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic TS10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched very close to the TS10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FP2 matches up versus the TS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic TS10

 FP2 TS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic FP2

 TS10 FP2 

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic TS10

 FP2 TS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FP2 versus the TS10.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and TS10.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography features
Panasonic TS10 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (151g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
weather proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic TS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $80 $249